Last month I set out on my first thru hike, an attempt of the Vermont Long Trail. Four days later, I came home, with a lot of pain and a list of things I would do differently.
Well that was Fast: 40 Miles on the Long Trail
This article originally appeared on The Trek. I set out last Sunday, excited and scared to start my first thru hike. The approach trail seemed to stretch on forever, but every passing person shared my excitement for getting to Vermont. By the end of the first day, I’d covered 14 miles, and a rollercoaster of …
3 Pieces of Gear I’ve Upgraded for my LT Thru Hike
In just over a month, I’ll be headed out on my first thru hike and my first long backpacking trip. My backpacking setup is still pretty much a beginner setup, but there are a couple upgrades I made for weight and comfort so far.
Long Trail Training Log 1
With just over two months until my Long Trail hike starts, I’ve been putting some semi-serious thought into getting my legs ready for 270 miles.
Thru Hike Training: How I’m Preparing for my First Thru Hike
With my Long Trail hike less than three months away, I’ve been putting together a training plan to get ready for my trip. There are two basic principles.
A Short Break and a Lot of Changes
This past month has been filled with changes, and I’m back from my blogging break with a big announcement!
When Plotting Becomes Planning
Over the past few years, since I’ve become an adult really, I’ve made a distinction between the pre-planning stage of any adventure, and actually planning. I call the former “plotting.”